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Tjalma Family History

Tjalma Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ojala, Talman, Palma, Jama, Alma, Calma, Balma, Thalman, Trama

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Where is the Tjalma family from?

You can see how Tjalma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tjalma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tjalma family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Tjalma's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tjalma families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Tjalma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tjalma census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Tjalma. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Tjalma. For the veterans among your Tjalma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tjalma lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tjalma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tjalma in 1963 was 57, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tjalma ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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